1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 Service Manual

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ENGINE
MAINTENANCE @Q]
Changing EngineOilFilter (Cont'd)

3. Screw oilfilter onuntil aslight resistance isfelt, then tighten
an additional 2/3turn.
4. Warm upengine andcheck oillevel.
5. Adjust oillevel ifnecessary. •

Refer toStep 4in "Changing EngineOil",MA-42.
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• Clean excess oilfrom engine.
SMA229B Checking InjectionNozzle

1. Remove injection deliverytubesandfuel spill tube.
2. Remove nozzlewithasuitable tool[span 27mm (1.06 in)].

WARNING:
When usingnozzle tester,becareful nottoallow diesel fuel
sprayed fromnozzle tocome intocontact withyour hand or
body, andmake surethatyour eyes areproperly protected.

3. Clean andcheck nozzles.
4. Install nozzle toinjection nozzletesterandbleed airfrom
flare nut.
5. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
one time persecond.

EF791A
6.Install injector topressure tester.
7. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
slowly (onetime persecond).

Injection pressure:
12,749 kPa(127.5 bar,130kg/cm
2,
1,849psi)
• Always checkinitialinjection pressure beforeinstalling new
nozzle.

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Wrong SEF672A

8.Check fuelspray pattern bypumping testerhandle quickly
(4 or 6times persecond).
9. Ifinitial injection pressure orinjection nozzleisnot normal,
adjust orclean injection nozzleorreplace it.

Refer toEC section forinjection pressure adjustment.

10. Install allinjection nozzlesandsecurely connectfuelspill
tube anddelivery tubes.
11. Bleed airfrom fuelsystem andcheck forfuel leakage with
engine running.

EF794A
MA.43

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Checking InjectionNozzle(Cont'd)
Nozzle side
Combustion
chamber side
SEF668A Checking IdleSpeed
PREPARATION
1: Make surethatinjection timingiscorrect.
2. Make surethatinjection nozzlesareingood condition.
3. Make surethatthefollowing partsareingood condition.
• Air cleaner clogging
• Glow system
• Engine oiland coolant levels
• Air intake system (Oilfiller cap,oillevel gauge, etc.)
4. Set shift lever in"Neutral" position.Engageparkingbrake
and lock both front andrear wheels withwheel chocks.
5. Turn offair conditioner, lightsandaccessories.
6. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
7. Attach adiesel tachotester.
8. Race engine twoorthree times andcheck idlespeed.

Idle speed (M/T):
700~go rprn

9.
If
itis out ofspecification, adjustidlespeed withidlespeed
adjusting screw.

Securely locktheadjusting screwwithlock nut.
Idle speed
adjusting screw
Fuel injection pump
SMA420C
Replacing TimingBelt
Refer to"TIMING BELT"inEM section.
MA-44

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking ExhaustSystem

Check exhaust pipes,muffler andmounting forimproper attach-
ment andforleaks, cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafing
and deterioration. •

SMA211A Checking ClutchFluidLevel andLeaks

If fluid level isextremely low,check clutch system forleaks.

SMA449C Checking ClutchSystem
HYDRAULIC TYPE

Check fluidlines andoperating cylinderforimproper
attachment, cracks,damage, looseconnections, chafingand
deterioration.

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MECHANICAL TYPE

Check cableandlinks forimproper attachment, chafing,wear
and deterioration.

SMA141A Checking MITOil

• Check thatoilisnot leaking fromtransaxle oraround it.
• Remove speedometer pinionandcheck thattheoillevel L
at vehicle rearside iswithin specification.

Specified
Specifiedoillevel (Dimension L):

oil level
RS5F30A58-66 mm (2.28 -2.60 in)
RS5F31A GA engine 57-66 mm (2.24 -2.60 in)
CD engine 54-61 mm (2.13 -2.40 in)
RS5F32A 39-44 mm (1.54 -1.73 in)
SMT512C
MA-45

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE

Changing
MIT
Oil

1. Drain oilfrom drain plugandrefill withnewgear oil.
2. Check oillevel. (Refer to"Checking
M/T
Oil".)
Oil grade:

API GL-4

Viscosity: See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS",
MA-14.
Capacity: RS5F30A 2.8-3.0f
(4-7/8 -5-114
Imppi)
RS5F31A 2.9-3.2£
(5-1/8 -5-518
Imppt)
RS5F32A 3.7-3.9£ (6-112 -
6-7/8
Imppt)
Drain plug:

(OJ:
15-20 N'm (1.5-2.0 kg-m, 11-14 ft-Ib)
6. Check fluidcondition. Iffluid isvery dark orsmells burned,
or contains frictionmaterial (clutches, band,etc.),check
operation ofAlT. Refer toAT section forchecking operation

of AlT.

Checking

AIT
Fluid Level

1. Warm upengine .
2. Check forfluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluidlevel canbechecked atfluid tempera-
tures of30 to50°C (86to122°F) using"COLD" rangeon
dipstick.
a. Park vehicle onlevel surface andsetparking brake.
b. Start engine andmove selector leverthrough eachgear
position. Leaveselector leverin"P" position.
c. Check fluidlevel withengine idling.
d. Remove dipstickandnote reading. Iflevel isat low side of
either range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstickintocharging pipeasfar asitwill go.

f.
Remove dipstickandnote reading.
If
reading isat low side
of range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.Donot overfill.
4. Drive vehicle forapproximately 5minutes inurban areas.
5. Re-check fluidlevel atfluid temperatures of50 to80°C (122
to 177°F) using"HOT" rangeondipstick.

SMA827C
SMA579CB

GA
engine models

• Front side

HOT [50•80°C (122•176°F))

OK

SR engine models

• Front side
HOT [50•80"C (122-176"F)]

o'f..

Check fluidforcontamination.

SMA853B
MA-46

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
OK MINMax,
line
Min, line
SBR418C Changing
AITFluid

1. Warm up
AIT
fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain
AIT
fluid from drain plugandrefill withnew
AIT
fluid .•
Always refillwithsame volume asdrained fluid.
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Fluid grade:
Genuine NissanATForequivalent
See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDlUBRICANTS",
MA-14.
Fluid capacity (Withtorque converter):
7.0£
(6-1/8
Impqt)
Drain plug:

toJ:
29.39
N'm
(3.0-4.0
kg-m,
22-29
ft-Ib)

4. Run engine atidle speed forfive minutes.
5. Check fluidlevel andcondition. Referto"Checking
AIT

Fluid". Iffluid isstill dirty, repeat steps2through 5.

Checking BrakeFluidLevel andLeaks
If
fluid level isextremely low,check brakesystem forleaks.

Checking BrakeSystem

Check brakefluidlines andparking brakecables forimproper
attachment andforleaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

SBR404C Changing
BrakeFluid

1. Drain brake fluidfrom each airbleeder valve.
2. Refill untilnewbrake fluidcomes outfrom each airbleeder
valve. Use same procedure asinbleeding hydraulic systemto
refill brake fluid.
Refer to"CHECK ANDADJUSTMENT" inBR section.

• Refill withrecommended brakefluid.
See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDlUBRICANTS".
• Never reusedrained brakefluid.
• Becareful nottosplash brakefluidonpainted areas.
MA-47

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking BrakeBooster, VacuumHoses,
Connections andCheck Valve

Check vacuum lines,connections andcheck valveforimproper
attachment, airtightness, chafinganddeterioration.

Checking DiscBrake

Check condition ofdisc brake components .

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ROTOR

Check condition andthickness.
Standard thickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 18.0mm(0.709 in)
AD22VF 26.0mm(1.024 in)
CL7HB 7.0mm (0.276 in)
CL9HC 9.0mm (0.354 in)

SBR944A
Minimumthickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 16.0mm(0.630 in)
AD22VF 24mm (0.945 in)
CL7HB 6.0mm (0.236 in)
CL9HC 8.0mm (0.315 in)

CALIPER
Check forleakage.

SMA922A
PAD

Check forwear ordamage.
Standard thickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 11.0mm(0.433 in)
AD22VF 10.0mm(0.394 in)
CL7HB andCL9HC 10.0mm(0.394 in)
Minimum thickness:
CL22VD, CL22VEandAD22VF 2.0mm (0.079 in)
CL7HB andCL9HC 1.5mm (0.059 in)

SMA847B
MA-48

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking DrumBrake

Check condition ofdrum brake components.

WHEEL CYLINDER

Check forleakage.

SBR205A
•

DRUM

Check condition ofinner surface.

Standard diameter:
180.0 mm(7.09 in)
Drum repair limit(Inner diameter):
181.0 mm(7.13 in)
SMA848B LINING

Check forwear ordamage.

Standard thickness:
4.0 mm (0.157 in)
Lining wearlimit(Minimum thickness):
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SMA849B TEMPORARY METHODFORCHECKING LININGWEAR

Remove inspection holeplugandcheck forlining wear.

Balancing Wheels

• Adjust wheelbalance usingroadwheel center.

Wheel balance (Maximum allowableunbalance):
Refer toSDS (MA-56).
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4wheels
5 wheels

SMA785C

Radial
tires
CHASSIS
ANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Tire Rotation

Do not include theT-type sparetirewhen rotating thetires .

Wheel nuts:
~: 98-118 N'm (10.0 -12.0 kg-m, 72-87 ft-Ib)

Q :
Check grease leakage
• :Check tightening torque
Checking
SteeringGearandLinkage
STEERING GEAR

• Check gearhousing andboots forlooseness, damageor
grease leakage.
• Check connection withsteering columnforlooseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check balljoint, dustcover andother component partsfor
looseness, wear,damage orgrease leakage.

SMA851B
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines

• Check fluidlevel withengine off.
• Check fluidlevel using dipstick onreservoir cap,orrefer-
ring tothe scale onreservoir tank.Use"HOT" rangeatfluid
temperatures of50 to80°C (122to176°F). Use"COLD"
range atfluid temperatures of
a
to 30°C (32to86°F).

CAUTION:
• Donot overfill.
• Recommended fluidisAutomatic Transmission Fluid
''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent.
SST280B
SST476C
•Check linesforimproper attachment, leaks,cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.
• Check rackboots foraccumulation ofpower steering fluid.

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